Press release. Patek Philippe, Geneva New York New York 2017 Special Editions

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1 Press release Patek Philippe, Geneva New York 2017 New York 2017 Special Editions As a highlight to The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition New York 2017 from July 13 to 23 at Cipriani 42nd Street, Patek Philippe created nine limited special editions of ladies and men s watches that manifest the manufacture s in-depth expertise in all of its facets. The company will also present a rich collection of rare handcrafts watches. These timepieces showcase the most beautiful artisanal skills and are decorated with motifs dedicated to the city of New York and the United States of America. World Time Minute Repeater Ref New York 2017 Special Edition The new Ref debuts at the exhibition in New York. It is the first Patek Philippe watch that unites the two complications that epitomize the manufacture: a minute repeater and the World Time function. In merging these complications, Patek Philippe succeeded in implementing an even more important innovation. Unlike other World Time minute repeaters that acoustically indicate home time even when their owners are located at the other end of the world, the Ref always strikes local time, which means the hour displayed by the hands from the center in that time zone represented by the city aligned with the 12 o'clock position on the dial. To accomplish this feat, Patek Philippe developed the new selfwinding caliber R 27 HU movement. A patent application has been filed for its unprecedented design. The 462-part movement is protected by an elegant rose-gold case with pierced lugs. Its caseband is hand-guilloched with Patek Philippe s iconic hobnail pattern. The dial is adorned with a cloisonné enamel motif, true to the tradition of Patek Philippe s World Time watches. This little masterpiece of craftsmanship pays tribute to New York and depicts the Manhattan skyline by day and by night. The new Ref World Time Minute Repeater New York 2017 Special Edition consists of two 5-watch versions five with the New York by Day dial and five with the New York by Night dial. All watches have a sapphire-crystal case back with the engraved inscription PATEK PHILIPPE NEW YORK 2017 as well as an interchangeable back in solid rose gold with the same engraving. Men s World Time Ref New York 2017 Special Edition Patek Philippe s famous World Time function also takes center stage in the Ref New York 2017 Special Edition men s wristwatch. The 300 watches of this limited series are endowed with the selfwinding caliber 240 HU movement. The elegant timepiece has a white-gold case with a smooth, chamfered bezel and a dial with an opaline blue center: its embossed motif depicts the same Manhattan skyline that adorns the center of the Ref The city disk and the 24-hour disk (with day/night segments) permanently display the time in all 24 time zones. Thanks to an exclusive patented Patek Philippe mechanism, the time zone can be adjusted at will simply by actuating the pusher at 10 o'clock. This simultaneously corrects the city disk, the 24-hour disk, and the hour hand from the center. The hour hand is delicately skeletonized and shows the silhouette of the Southern Cross constellation, a hallmark reserved exclusively for World Time watches. The shiny navy blue alligator leather strap is subtly colorcoordinated with the center of the dial. The sapphire-crystal case back is engraved with the inscription PATEK PHILIPPE NEW YORK PATEK PHILIPPE SA GENEVE Chemin du Pont-du-Centenaire Plan-les-Ouates P.O. Box 2654 CH 1211 Geneva 2 Switzerland Tel Fax

2 Continued 2 Ladies World Time Ref New York 2017 Special Edition Patek Philippe also offers its travel companion to ladies. The Ref World Time watch New York 2017 Special Edition is available in two 75-timepiece editions, one in white gold, the other in rose gold. The relief-embossed skyline of New York adorns the opaline blue dial center just like the Ref men s model. It is illuminated by the fire of the bezel set with 62 flawless rare white Top Wesselton diamonds (~0.82 ct) complemented by 27 diamonds (~0.21 ct) on the prong buckle that secures the dark blue alligator leather strap. The lavishly finished self-winding caliber 240 HU movement can be admired through a sapphire-crystal case back with the engraved inscription PATEK PHILIPPE NEW YORK Men s Calatrava Pilot wristwatch Ref New York 2017 Special Edition Cased in steel rare for a watch outside the casually elegant collection, the grand taille Ref Calatrava Pilot New York 2017 Special Edition comes in a limited 600-watch edition and features an exclusive dial reminiscent of vintage Patek Philippe aviator's watches. Its inimitable blue color recalls the livery of American fighter planes in the 1930s. The large applied Arabic numerals in white gold and the broad baton hands in blued steel have a luminescent coating that assures excellent legibility around the clock. The brown calfskin strap with contrast stitching was inspired by the harnesses paired with classic flight suits. The stainless steel clevis prong buckle resembles the belt buckles that pilots used to secure their survival kits. The self-winding caliber 324 S can be admired through the sapphire-crystal back decorated with the engraving PATEK PHILIPPE NEW YORK Ladies Calatrava Ref. 7200/50 New York 2017 Special Edition The Ref. 7200/50 Calatrava New York 2017 Special Edition is a ladies wristwatch that projects sleek elegance. It features an ultra-thin white-gold Officer s-style case with straight lugs and a mother-of-pearl dial with diamond hour markers. It is available in two limited-edition versions of 75 watches each one with a white mother-of-pearl dial and a shiny peacock blue alligator leather strap ((Ref. 7200/50-010)), the other with a blue mother-of-pearl dial and a shiny blue-gray alligator leather strap ((Ref. 7200/50-011)). The ultra-thin self-winding caliber 240, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2017, can be admired through the sapphire-crystal case back with the engraved PATEK PHILIPPE NEW YORK 2017 inscription. Ladies Minute Repeater Ref. 7000/250 New York 2017 Special Edition Patek Philippe combined sublime watchmaking prowess with gemsetting artistry when it created the Ladies First Minute Repeater in a 3-watch limited edition. The Ref. 7000/250 New York 2017 Special Edition stands out with a blue enamel dial that sparkles with the fire of diamond hour markers. Its whitegold case features a Flamme setting composed of 160 flawless Top Wesselton diamonds (~0.64 ct). This setting technique, proprietary to Patek Philippe, amplifies the radiance of the precious stones. The ultra-thin self-winding caliber R 27 PS sounds the hours, quarter hours, and minutes on two gongs when the slide in the case flank is actuated. The navy blue alligator leather strap is secured by a white-gold prong buckle set with 26 diamonds (~0.18 ct). This irresistibly feminine grand complication comes with a sapphire-crystal case back and an interchangeable solid white-gold back, both with the engraved PATEK PHILIPPE NEW YORK 2017 inscription. Supreme artisanship As the guardian of grand Genevan traditions, Patek Philippe is committed to safeguarding all of the artisanal techniques with which timepieces have been decorated for over 400 years. For the 2017 exhibition in New York, the manufacture has created an opulent collection of 17 extraordinary rare handcrafts pieces dome table clocks, pocket watches, and wristwatches that salute the USA and

3 Continued 3 New York. They all reflect a broad spectrum of ancestral savoir faire. The palette includes manual engraving or the art of creating a vibrantly lifelike motif on a case. Enameling artistry with many different techniques: miniature painting on enamel, cloisonné enamel, champlevé enamel, pailloné enamel, grisaille enamel with Limoges white, Limoges enamel painting. The art of guilloching animates timepieces with elegant geometric engravings. The magic of precious stones and the jeweler s art. Wood marquetry for fantastic dials with incredibly delicate details. Dome table clocks New York 2017 Dome table clocks offer a perfect format for refined decorations in cloisonné enamel using transparent, opaque, and opalescent enamel paints. Patek Philippe follows this tradition on The Gold-Seekers, a one-off piece with a panning scene in which gold spangles represent the gold nuggets and silver spangles the reflections on the water. On the Brooklyn Bridge by Night table clock, the artist captured the nocturnal seductiveness of New York with grisaille enamel and Limoges white. Gold powder as well as gold and silver spangles accentuate the finesse of this piece. The Baseball table clock takes finesse a step further. It even reproduces the timeworn effect of old baseball cards with portraits of famous veteran players. This requires extreme virtuosity in Limoges enamel painting and its transparency effects. Pocket watches New York 2017 The case backs of these one-of-a-kind watches pay tribute to the history, culture, and a number of the most beautiful landscapes of the USA. Examples include the manual engraving of the Pittsburgh pocket watch according to an antique motif, miniature painting on enamel for the Apsaalooke Sentinels model, and wood marquetry for the Bald Eagle watch. Some of the pocket watches feature combinations of these rare skills in perfect harmony. To name but a few: Mount Rushmore (miniature painting on enamel and hand engraving), Portrait of an Indian (hand engraving and wood marquetry), Wild Horses (cloisonné enamel and hand engraving), Yosemite Valley (miniature painting on enamel and hand engraving), Napa Valley (miniature painting on enamel, hand engraving and guilloching) or First Steps on the Moon (wood marquetry and miniature painting on enamel). The Manhattan-Brooklyn model, a unique piece, salutes New York with a case back ad a dial in cloisonné enamel paired with miniature painting on enamel. Both sides depict the same cityscape, once by day and once by night. Each of these watches comes with an exclusive hand-crafted and richly decorated stand. Wristwatches New York 2017 For watch aficionados and collectors in the USA, Patek Philippe is introducing several Calatrava wristwatches in limited editions, each with distinctive dial motifs featuring finesse and richness of detail as well as subtle color compositions. Outstanding wood marquetry characterizes the Grand Canyon and Rodeo watches while the Jazz model showcases miniature painting on enamel and refined gold spangle accents. As a special homage to traditional leathercraft that includes carving and stamping techniques, the manufacture is presenting the Sheridan Style wristwatch with a fully engraved dial beneath golden brown transparent enamel.

4 Continued 4 Cipriani 42nd Street 110E 42nd Street Between Lexington & Park Avenue New York, NY Tel: +1 (646) Fax: +1 (212) events@cipriani.com For further information and images please contact: Jasmina Steele, International Communication & Public Relations Director Patek Philippe, Geneva - P.O. Box Geneva 2 - Switzerland Tel.: Fax: or Jessica Kingsland, Public Relations Manager for Patek Philippe US jkingsland@patekus.com

5 Continued 5 Technical data World Time Minute Repeater Ref. 5531R New York 2017 Special Edition Movement: Caliber R27 HU Ultra-thin self-winding mechanical movement. Minute repeater with localtime strike. 24 time zones Local time Diameter: 32 mm (basic caliber: 30 mm; World Time module: 32 mm) Height: 8.5 mm (basic caliber: 5.2 mm; World Time module: 3.3 mm) Number of parts: 462 Number of jewels: 45 Power reserve: 48 hours Winding rotor: 22K gold minirotor, unidirectionally winding Frequency: 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour (3 Hz) Balance: Gyromax Balance spring: Spiromax (in Silinvar ) Balance spring stud: Adjustable Displays: Functions: Pushers: Minute repeater actuation: Hallmark: With hands: Center hours and minutes With disks City disk with 24 place names 24-hour disk Two-position crown: Pushed home: To wind the watch Pulled out: To set the time Time-zone pusher at 2 o'clock (local time setting in 1-hour increments) Slide in left-hand case flank Patek Philippe Seal Features Case: 18K rose gold 5N Sapphire-crystal display back and interchangeable solid-gold back, both engraved with PATEK PHILIPPE NEW YORK 2017 Case protected against moisture and dust, not water-resistant

6 Continued 6 Case dimensions: Dial: Strap: Diameter 10 to 4 o'clock: 42 mm Width 9 to 3 o'clock: mm Length across lugs: mm Height crystal to lugs: mm Height crystal to case back: mm Width between lugs: 21 mm City disk in German silver, opaline silvery white with place names printed in black 24-hour disk in 18K rose gold 5N, day hours engraved and brown tinted engraved sun symbol, night hours and moon symbol engraved in brown background Center in 18K gold with cloisonné enamel depicting a polychrome view of the New York City skyline: 5 watches New York by Day in bright daytime colors 5 watches New York by Night in warm, dark nocturnal colors Hour and minute hands in 18K rose gold, lapped, hour hand with Southern Cross silhouette, pierced Alligator leather with large square scales, hand-stitched, shiny chocolate brown, foldover clasp in 18K rose gold

7 Continued 7 Men s World Time Ref. 5230G New York 2017 Special Edition Movement: Caliber 240 HU Self-winding mechanical movement. World Time display. 24-hour display and day/night indicator for all 24 time zones Diameter: 32 mm (basic caliber 27.5 mm, World Time module 32 mm) Height: 5.11 mm Number of parts: 239 Number of jewels: 33 Power reserve: Min. 48 hours Winding rotor: 22K gold minirotor, unidirectionally winding Frequency: 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour (3 Hz) Balance: Gyromax Balance spring: Spiromax (in Silinvar ) Balance spring stud: Adjustable Displays: Functions: Pushers: Hallmark: With hands: Center hours and minutes With disks: City disk with 24 place names 24-hour disk Two-position crown: Pushed home: To wind the watch Pulled out: To set the time Time-zone pusher at 10 o'clock (adjustment of local time in one-hour steps) Patek Philippe Seal Features Case: Case dimensions: 18K white gold Sapphire-crystal case back engraved PATEK PHILIPPE NEW YORK 2017 Water resistant to 30 m (3 bar) Diameter: 38.5 mm Width (3 to 9 o'clock incl. crown): mm Length (across lugs): mm Height (crystal to lugs): mm Height (crystal to display back): mm Width between lugs: 20 mm

8 Continued 8 Dial: Strap: Dial round: Brass 3-zone dial: City disk printed blue 24-hour disk with day/night segments in color and sun/moon symbols (day: blue numerals on silvery background; night: white numerals on blue background) Center lacquered opaline blue with relief-embossed skyline of New York Applied trapezoidal hour markers in 18K white gold Hour and minute hands in 18K white gold, lapped, hour hand pierced, with Southern Cross silhouette Hand-stitched alligator leather with large square scales, shiny navy blue, fold-over clasp in 18K white gold

9 Continued 9 Ladies World Time Ref. 7130G New York 2017 Special Edition Movement: Caliber 240 HU Self-winding mechanical movement. World Time display. 24-hour display and day/night indicator for all 24 time zones Diameter: 30 mm (basic caliber 27.5 mm, World Time module 30 mm) Height: 5.11 mm Number of parts: 239 Number of jewels: 33 Power reserve: Min. 48 hours Winding rotor: 22K gold minirotor, unidirectionally winding Frequency: 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour (3 Hz) Balance: Gyromax Balance spring: Spiromax (in Silinvar ) Balance spring stud: Adjustable Displays: Functions: Pushers: Hallmark: With hands: Center hours and minutes With disks: City disk with 24 place names 24-hour disk Two-position crown: Pushed home: To wind the watch Pulled out: To set the time Time-zone pusher at 10 o'clock (adjustment of local time in one-hour steps) Patek Philippe Seal Features Case: Case dimensions: 18K white gold, rhodiumed Bezel with 62 flawless rare white Top Wesselton diamonds (~0.82 ct) Sapphire-crystal case back engraved PATEK PHILIPPE NEW YORK 2017 Water-resistant to 30 m (3 bar) Diameter: 36 mm Width (3 to 9 o'clock incl. crown): 37.9 mm Length (across lugs): 43.4 mm Height (crystal to lugs): 9.18 mm Height (crystal to display back): 8.83 mm Width between lugs: 18 mm

10 Continued 10 Dial: Strap: Dial round: Brass 3-zone dial: City disk printed blue 24-hour disk with day/night segments in color and sun/moon symbols (day: blue numerals on silvery background; night: white numerals on blue background) Center lacquered opaline blue with relief-embossed skyline of New York Applied trapezoidal hour markers in 18K white gold Hour and minute hands in 18K white gold, lapped, hour hand pierced, with Southern Cross silhouette Alligator leather with large square scales, hand-stitched, shiny dark blue, prong buckle in 18K white gold with 27 diamonds (~ 0.21 ct) Ladies World Time Ref. 7130R New York 2017 Special Edition Movement: Caliber 240 HU Self-winding mechanical movement. World Time display. 24-hour display and day/night indicator for all 24 time zones Diameter: 30 mm (basic caliber 27.5 mm, World Time module 30 mm) Height: 5.11 mm Number of parts: 239 Number of jewels: 33 Power reserve: Min. 48 hours Winding rotor: 22K gold minirotor, unidirectionally winding Frequency: 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour (3 Hz) Balance: Gyromax Balance spring: Spiromax (in Silinvar ) Balance spring stud: Adjustable Displays: Functions: Pushers: Hallmark: With hands: Center hours and minutes With disks: City disk with 24 place names 24-hour disk Two-position crown: Pushed home: To wind the watch Pulled out: To set the time Time-zone pusher at 10 o'clock (adjustment of local time in one-hour steps) Patek Philippe Seal

11 Continued 11 Features Case: Case dimensions: Dial: Strap: 18K rose gold 4N Bezel with 62 flawless rare white Top Wesselton diamonds (~0.82 ct) Sapphire-crystal case back engraved PATEK PHILIPPE NEW YORK 2017 Water-resistant to 30 m (3 bar) Diameter: 36 mm Width (3 to 9 o'clock incl. crown): 37.9 mm Length (across lugs): 43.4 mm Height (crystal to lugs): 9.18 mm Height (crystal to display back): 8.83 mm Width between lugs: 18 mm Dial round: Brass 3-zone dial: City disk printed blue 24-hour disk with day/night segments in color and sun/moon symbols (day: blue numerals on silvery background; night: white numerals on blue background) Center lacquered opaline blue with relief-embossed skyline of New York Applied trapezoidal hour markers in 18K rose gold Hour and minute hands in 18K rose gold, lapped, hour hand pierced, with Southern Cross silhouette Alligator leather with large square scales, hand-stitched, shiny dark blue, prong buckle in 18K rose gold with 27 diamonds (~ 0.21 ct)

12 Continued 12 Men s Calatrava Pilot Ref New York 2017 Special Edition Movement: Caliber 324 S Self-winding mechanical movement Diameter: 27 mm Height: 3.3 mm Number of parts: 182 Number of jewels: 29 Power reserve: Min. 45 hours Winding rotor: Central rotor in 21K gold, unidirectional winding Frequency: 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour (4 Hz) Balance: Gyromax Balance spring: Spiromax (in Silinvar ) Balance spring stud: Adjustable Displays: Functions: Hallmark: Hours, minutes, and sweep seconds Two-position crown: Pushed home: To wind the watch Pulled out: To set the time Patek Philippe Seal Features Case: Case dimensions: Dial: Strap: Stainless steel Sapphire-crystal case back engraved PATEK PHILIPPE NEW YORK 2017 Water resistant to 60 m (6 bar) Diameter: 42 mm Width (3 to 9 o'clock incl. crown): mm Length (across lugs): mm Height (crystal to lugs): 9.01 mm Height (crystal to display back): 8.78 mm Width between lugs: 21 mm Dial round: Brass, lacquered blue Applied Arabic numerals in 18K white gold with luminous coating Baton hour and minute hands in blued steel with luminous coating Seconds hand in aluminum with luminous coating Calfskin, vintage brown, with contrast stitching, stainless steel clevis prong buckle

13 Continued 13 Ladies Calatrava Ref. 7200/50G-010 New York 2017 Special Edition Movement: Caliber 240 Ultra-thin self-winding mechanical movement Diameter: 27.5 mm Height: 2.53 mm Number of parts: 161 Number of jewels: 27 Power reserve: Min. 48 hours Winding rotor: 22K gold minirotor, unidirectionally winding Frequency: 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour (3 Hz) Balance: Gyromax Balance spring: Spiromax (in Silinvar ) Balance spring stud: Adjustable Displays: Functions: Hallmark: Center hour and minute hands Two-position crown: Pushed home: To wind the watch Pulled out: To set the time Patek Philippe Seal Features Case: Case dimensions: Dial: Strap: 18K white gold Sapphire-crystal case back engraved PATEK PHILIPPE NEW YORK 2017 Water resistant to 30 m (3 bar) Diameter: 34.6 mm Width (3 to 9 o'clock incl. crown): mm Length (across lugs): 41.5 mm Height (crystal to lugs): 8.46 mm Height (crystal to display back): 7.37 mm Width between lugs: 17 mm Dial round: Brass, with white mother of pearl 12 applied hour markers in 18K white gold with diamonds "Poire Stuart" hour and minute hands in 18K white gold Alligator leather with large square scales, shiny peacock blue, handstitched, prong buckle in 18K white gold

14 Continued 14 Ladies Calatrava Ref. 7200/50G-011 New York 2017 Special Edition Movement: Caliber 240 Ultra-thin self-winding mechanical movement Diameter: 27.5 mm Height: 2.53 mm Number of parts: 161 Number of jewels: 27 Power reserve: Min. 48 hours Winding rotor: 22K gold minirotor, unidirectionally winding Frequency: 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour (3 Hz) Balance: Gyromax Balance spring: Spiromax (in Silinvar ) Balance spring stud: Adjustable Displays: Functions: Hallmark: Center hour and minute hands Two-position crown: Pushed home: To wind the watch Pulled out: To set the time Patek Philippe Seal Features Case: Case dimensions: Dial: Strap: 18K white gold Sapphire-crystal case back engraved PATEK PHILIPPE NEW YORK 2017 Water resistant to 30 m (3 bar) Diameter: 34.6 mm Width (3 to 9 o'clock incl. crown): mm Length (across lugs): 41.5 mm Height (crystal to lugs): 8.46 mm Height (crystal to display back): 7.37 mm Width between lugs: 17 mm Dial round: Brass, with white mother of pearl 12 applied hour markers in 18K white gold with diamonds "Poire Stuart" hour and minute hands in 18K white gold Alligator leather with large square scales, shiny blue-gray, hand-stitched, prong buckle in 18K white gold

15 Continued 15 Ladies Minute Repeater Ref. 7000/250G-010 New York 2017 Special Edition Movement: Caliber R 27 PS Self-winding mechanical movement with minute repeater Diameter: 28 mm Height: 5.05 mm Number of parts: 342 Number of jewels: 39 Power reserve: Min. 438 hours, max. 48 hours Winding rotor: 22K gold minirotor, unidirectionally winding Frequency: 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour (3 Hz) Balance: Gyromax Balance spring: Spiromax (in Silinvar ) Balance spring stud: Adjustable Displays: Functions: Activation of minute repeater: Hallmark: Center hour and minute hands Subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock Two-position crown: Pushed home: To wind the watch Pulled out: To set the time Slide in left-hand case flank Patek Philippe Seal Features Case: Case dimensions: Dial: 18K white gold, rhodiumed Case with 160 flawless Top Wesselton diamonds (~0.64 ct) in a Flamme setting Sapphire-crystal display back and interchangeable solid back, both engraved with PATEK PHILIPPE NEW YORK 2017 Case protected against moisture and dust, not water-resistant Diameter: 33.7 mm Width (3 to 9 o'clock incl. crown): 37.7 mm Height (crystal to lugs): 10 mm Height (crystal to display back): 10 mm Width between lugs: 17 mm Dial round: 18K white gold, with blue enamel Applied hour markers in 18K white gold with diamonds "Poire Stuart" hour and minute hands in 18K white gold Seconds hand in 18K white gold, counterbalanced

16 Continued 16 Strap: Alligator leather with large square scales, hand-stitched, navy blue, prong buckle in 18K white gold with 26 diamonds (~ 0.18 ct)